The Summer is stacked with gaming showcases and events. We’ve got a round-up of them to help you keep track and not miss a thing!
Even with E3 well and truly dead, its ghost lingers and ensures the early Summer months bring a bevy of gaming events/showcases for gamers to enjoy. While Summer Game Fest is doing a solid job of trying to fill the void, without the centralization of E3, it’s a little tougher to keep up with all the streaming showcases going on.
We’re here to help.
Below, we’ve compiled a list (by date) of the various livestreams and when they’re happening, along with some links to watch. As usual, we’ll still have individual showcase articles for you to watch the major ones as it gets closer to the shows. Still, we think this will help you keep track of the ones you want to keep an eye on.
[Note: We will update this article as new details, or showcases, are revealed]
MAY 30TH
PlayStation State of Play
When: 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET
Watch: YouTube
After a lot of rumors and crossed fingers, Sony is giving fans a State of Play showcase to close out May. The (roughly) half-hour presentation will focus on 14 games across PS5 and VR, including games from PS Studios set to arrive later this year.
Silent Hill Transmission
When: 4 PM PT/7 PM ET
Watch: YouTube
Konami’s Silent Hill Transmission returns (the first since 2022) with updates on all things from the Silent Hill franchise. From updates on previously announced titles, a look at the new film, and maybe a couple surprises.
JUNE 6TH
Guerrilla Collective Online Showcase
When: 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
Watch: YouTube and Twitch
The Guerrilla Collective showcase is getting the jump on all the festivities by hosting their annual showcase the day before Summer Game Fest officially kicks off. Their online showcase will bring the first round of reveals and updates, but this year will feature their first in-person event (happening on June 7th in Los Angeles).
JUNE 7TH
Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2024
When: 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET
Watch: Twitch and YouTube
Returning for its second year, the Access-Ability Summer Showcase is set to highlight games that have a hefty amount of accessibility features. Gaming is for everyone, and it’s neat to see how the industry is doing better to ensure gaming is POSSIBLE for everyone. The showcase will even include options with sign language and descriptors.
Summer Game Fest Opening Showcase
When: 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET
Watch: YouTube and Twitch
This is the big one, folks. If you’re looking for the major, multiplatform reveals, you won’t want to miss this one. Coming live from the YouTube theater and once again hosted by Geoff Keighley, this marks the fourth year of SGF (which kicked off during the pandemic as an E3 alternative).
Day of the Devs: SGF Edition
When: Immediately following Summer Game Fest Showcase
Watch: YouTube
SGF is once again partnering with the non-profit organization (founded by Double Fine Productions and iam8bit), Day of the Devs. Their showcase will start immediately after the main SGF showcase and will put the spotlight on some indie titles.
Devolver Digital Direct (Volvy’s 15th Birthday Party)
When: 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
Watch: TBA
Devolver Digital is celebrating 15 years this June and using their annual digital showcase to celebrate with fans/gamers. The presentation will only be a short and sweet 20 minutes, but will still feature fun updates and brand new reveals.
JUNE 8TH
Future of Play Direct
When: 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET
Watch: YouTube
The “Toonami-inspired” showcase returns this year as host, VTuber Melios, presents new reveals from a number of smaller developers, along with updates on some previously announced indie projects you might want to put on your radar.
Wholesome Direct
When: 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET
Watch: YouTube
If you enjoy your games on the cozy side of things (as I do), then you won’t want to miss this year’s Wholesome Direct. Once again it will spotlight a number of indie titles that are all about cute, cozy, and having fun.
Latin American Games Showcase
When: 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
Watch: YouTube
With the backing of Devolver Digital and Raw Fury, the Latin American Games Showcase will feature 70 different titles from a variety of game developers who are based in Latin America.
Women-Led Games SGF Showcase
When: 11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET
Watch: YouTube
As the name implies, the Women-Led Games Showcase puts the spotlight on upcoming titles from women developers
Future Games Show: Summer Showcase
When: 12pm PT / 3pm ET
Watch: YouTube and Twitch
GamesRadar‘s Future Games Show returns this Summer, hot on the heels of a Spring Showcase. The showcase promises updates (and reveals) on over 40 games across all platforms from a bevy of developers.
JUNE 9TH
Xbox Games Showcase/Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct
When: 10am PT / 1pm ET
Watch: YouTube and Twitch
With a ridiculous amount of accumulated developers, the Xbox Showcase promises to be a big one. From updates on the Indiana Jones game, rumors of new DOOM, not to mention everything else from their assorted companies…there’s a lot for players to look forward to. Immediately following the Xbox Showcase, players can tune into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct which will focus on…well, exactly what it says.
PC Gaming Show
When: 1PM PT / 4PM ET
Watch: YouTube and Twitch
PC Gamer‘s annual PC Gaming Show is celebrating its 10th anniversary this June with a stacked showcase that promises over 50 games “including world premieres, exclusive announcements, developer interviews and more.” It’s going to be a big one, and if your primary a PC gamer, definitely mark your calendars for this one.
JUNE 10TH
Ubisoft Forward
When: 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
Watch: YouTube and Twitch
UbiForward returns this year and sits at the tail end of Summer Game Fest. With big titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin’s Creed Shadows set to release this year, expect some extended looks. There’s also a few surprises they could sneak in there as well as updates on franchises gamers all know and love.
AUGUST 2ND
THQ Nordic Showcase
When: 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
Watch: YouTube and Twitch
Once again, THQ Nordic is blazing their own path by eschewing the typical June showcase window, and hosting their big livestream in August. The digital event will bring all new announcements as well as updates on anticipated titles.
AUGUST 21ST
Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live
When: 11am PT / 2pm ET
Watch: TBD
Further out into the Summer, Gamescom kicks off with the annual Opening Night Live showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley. ONL has featured some major reveals in the past, so expect some big developers and titles to get the spotlight.
The event runs through August 25th, so I suspect we’ll be adding to this section before long.
The Unknowns
Of course, even as we inch closer to the main festivities, there are still some major players who haven’t announced showcases yet. Both Nintendo and PlayStation are expected to have something around June (which Nintendo confirmed), but nothing has been set in stone just yet. When they are announced, we’ll be sure to update this post with all the important details.
We’ll have boots on the ground during Summer Game Fest to bring you hands-on details and exclusives. As always, we’ll be posting updates on the site live as they happen, so be sure to keep it tuned to Cinelinx for all your Summer gaming needs!
